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Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Kunene

Also known as: Kunene police regional commander

2020-09-252026-05-12
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  1. March 2026

  6. … After winning the title for the first time in 2014 when they still competed as one region along with Kavango East, Kavango West won the title for the first time in 2023, while they finished as runners-up to Kunene in last year’s final. …

    The Namibian

    Kavango West becoming a regional force

  8. Monika Amunyela The Capricorn Foundation has expanded its support for improving literacy and numeracy in Namibia’s Kunene region through Meerkat Learning’s Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Programme. …

    New Era

    Capricorn boosts Kunene’s literacy, math

  9. … p will be hosted at Westdene Stadium at Keetmanshoop from 3 to 6 April, and ||Kharas football region chairperson Emrico Blaauw says it was a long time coming. “Remember, we already bid twice to host this cup – first it went to Gobabis in 2024, and then last year it went to Kunene …

    The Namibian

    ||Kharas aims to host spectacular show
Sport

Young goalkeeper Leo Scholz debuts for Namibia U/17 team

The News

Leo Scholz, a 7-year-old who started playing football at DTS in 2016, has developed into a goalkeeper and shot-stopper. He recently made his Namibia U/17 national team debut, fulfilling a long-held dream to represent his country.

7 May 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Young goalkeeper Leo Scholz debuts for Namibia U/17 team

    Leo Scholz, a 7-year-old who started playing football at DTS in 2016, has developed into a goalkeeper and shot-stopper. He recently made his Namibia U/17 national team debut, fulfilling a long-held dream to represent his country.

    7 May 2026 · New Era →

  2. Education and tradition divide Ovahimba children in remote villages

    In remote Ovahimba communities in Omusati and Kunene regions, children experience markedly different childhoods depending on schooling: some attend Onakayale Private School while others remain in villages focused on livestock herding from a young age, reflecting how cattle-centred life has traditionally shaped attitudes toward formal education.

    7 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Eight rhinos poached in Etosha National Park since January

    Police have reported eight rhinos killed on the Omusati side of Etosha National Park since January, with 14 suspects arrested. Intelligence suggests the rhino horn market is in Angola, and some poachers reportedly consult traditional healers for protection during illegal hunting activities.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Road crash claims eleven lives; dispute over victim identities

    A minibus operated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services crashed between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing eleven people including two nurses and a driver. Sources dispute the ministry's claim that eight victims were patients, alleging they were hitchhikers picked up along the route, which has complicated identification efforts.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. President urges workers to develop skills through online training

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibian workers to take initiative in improving their skills through available learning opportunities, including online courses, and stressed that capacity building has no age limit. She said the 2026 International Workers' Day theme on continuous in-service training highlights the need for a skill-driven workforce to ensure productivity and economic growth, and called for cooperation between workers and employers.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Heavy thundershowers predicted for southern Namibia today

    The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts substantial showers across the country today, with the heaviest thundershowers expected in the Hardap and //Kharas regions, potentially causing flash floods. Several other regions including Kunene, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, Khomas, and Omaheke are also expected to experience rain showers and windy conditions.

    30 April 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 27 April

  1. Agriculture Minister pushes cattle distribution in drought regions

    Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani has urged the Livestock Support Programme to prioritise cattle distribution to drought-stricken farmers in 2025, particularly in Erongo, Kunene, and //Kharas regions where livestock losses have been severe.

    27 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Northern communal livestock auctions hampered by poor animal condition

    Livestock auctions in northern communal areas generate income for farmers but poor animal condition and limited market knowledge reduce earnings, according to agriculture officials. A recent auction in Oshikoto region sold 133 of 139 cattle and 42 goats for N$1.3 million, with officials calling for training on the relationship between livestock quality and prices.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Kunene Regional Council funds frozen, staff unpaid March and April

    Kunene Regional Council employees face a financial crisis after minister James Sankwasa blocked funds allocated to the council following a dispute over the appointment of acting chief regional officer George Kamseb in 2021. Staff have not received salaries for March and April, and the council has taken the matter to the High Court while seeking alternative payment methods.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Rössing Foundation invests N$14.7m in education and communities

    The Rössing Foundation invested over N$14.7 million in 2025 on education and community projects, including scholarships, school support, solar-powered water systems, and assistive technologies. The funding targets learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and remote communities in Kunene, Omusati and Kavango West regions.

    22 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Japan, UN fund health projects targeting emergency preparedness

    Japan, the UN, and global partners have launched major investments to strengthen Namibia's health system, including three key projects focused on emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and diagnostic capacity. The initiatives, valued at approximately N$18.4 million, will benefit more than 118,000 people across eight hospitals and vulnerable regions including Kunene, Omusati, and Otjozondjupa.

    22 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. NaCC launches investigation into Ultimate Safaris and three conservancies

    The Namibian Competition Commission has initiated an investigation against tourism company Ultimate Safaris and three Kunene region conservancies for alleged anti-competition conduct, after the respondents defied a December 2024 cautionary notice to cease the conduct. The case stems from a complaint by a mining claimant seeking to reopen Goantagab Mine within a joint management area that the respondents oppose, citing potential harm to black rhino tourism.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Erongo under-20 football team wins Nedbank Newspaper Cup

    Erongo's under-20 football team won the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, defeating Kunene 2-1 at Keetmanshoop. Team manager Daniel Mouton attributed the victory to determination, unity, and support from stakeholders including the governor's office.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 April

  1. Former governor James Uerikua and son laid to rest

    Former Otjozondjupa regional governor and parliamentarian James Uerikua and his son Ventro were buried at their family homestead in Gam following a road accident on 3 April. Hundreds of mourners attended the burial, and Vice President Lucia Witbooi described Uerikua as a dedicated public servant who served with humility and distinction.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Minister blocks funds to Kunene Regional Council over chief officer dispute

    Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has halted government funds to the Kunene Regional Council, demanding removal of acting chief regional officer George Kamseb, whose appointment is being challenged in court. The council's chairperson Western Muharukua describes the fund freeze as unlawful pressure and says it threatens to disrupt salaries, services, and capital projects; the council plans to seek judicial review.

    20 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Namibia and Angola formalize N$4 billion power interconnection deal

    Namibia and Angola have signed binding agreements to jointly develop a cross-border power interconnector (ANNA), featuring a 166-kilometre transmission line linking the Kunene region to Cahama and a further 270-kilometre line between Omatando and Otjikoto. The project, estimated at N$941 million for the interconnector component and set for completion by 2029, aims to enhance regional energy security, diversify Namibia's electricity supply, and enable Angola to leverage its renewable and hydro resources across the Southern African region.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Government builds earth dams to secure water and prevent floods

    Namibia's agriculture ministry is implementing floodwater and rainwater harvesting across the country to improve water security and build climate resilience against recurring droughts and floods. Six earth dams have been completed so far out of a target of 17, with additional dams finished in various regions last year.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

  3. Namibia and Angola launch N$941 million power interconnector project

    Namibia and Angola have signed agreements to advance the Angola-Namibia Power Transmission Interconnector Project (Anna), a N$941 million infrastructure project scheduled for completion in 2029. The project will construct a 166-kilometre, 400 kV transmission line linking Kunene and Cahama substations, with capacity of up to 500 MW, aimed at enhancing power system reliability and regional energy trade.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Kunene governor tackles traditional leadership disputes

    Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua says competing claims for chieftaincy positions are hampering governance, delaying recognition of chiefs, and slowing development in the region. He is leading consultative meetings to resolve disputes within traditional authorities through dialogue and inclusivity.

    15 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Khomas region posts highest March inflation rate at 3.2%

    The Khomas region registered 3.2% annual inflation for March, above the national rate of 2.1%, with housing and utilities driving inflation most significantly. Food prices fell sharply compared to the prior year, while transport costs declined, according to data from the Namibia Statistics Agency.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia's inflation eases to 2.1% in March 2026

    Annual inflation in Namibia slowed to 2.1% in March 2026, down from 4.2% a year earlier, driven largely by lower transport costs, though housing and food remain significant cost pressures. Inflation varies by region, with Khomas recording the highest rate at 3.2% while northern zones recorded 1.0%.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

  3. Cabinet approves livestock hub, gold reservation, electricity study

    Namibian Cabinet approved development of a commercial cattle feedlot and livestock value chain hub at Farm Kehoro under a 25-year lease, reserved the Okoutjete Gold occurrence in Kunene from mining operations, and ordered a technical assessment of Northern Regional Electricity Distributor's infrastructure needs following recent industrial action.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 13 April

  1. Sheya recounts pressures during Swapo electoral college process

    Former Kunene governor Marius Sheya has revealed he was warned to distance himself from Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua during the party's 2024 electoral college to avoid losing votes. Speaking at Uerikua's memorial service, Sheya reflected on their enduring friendship and how he eventually informed Uerikua of the warning while protecting the source, emphasizing the rarity of loyalty in politics.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Asoli leader criticizes failure to appoint Uerikua to cabinet

    The Asoli Progressive Party's Josef Kauandenge has criticized what he calls "theatrics and hypocrisy" surrounding the death of James Uerikua in a car accident on 3 April, questioning why someone now widely praised was never appointed as a Cabinet minister during his lifetime. Kauandenge urged Namibians to recognize individuals while they are alive rather than only after death, and criticized the politicization of funerals.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Governor James Uerikua remembered at memorial service

    Hundreds gathered in Otjozondjupa to pay respects to former governor and National Assembly member James Unomasa Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter weekend along with his 14-year-old son, Venturo. Former First Lady Monica Geingos and fellow leaders praised his legacy as a visionary who championed agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 10 April

  1. Over 2,000 arrested for drug offences in 2025/26

    The Ministry of Home Affairs arrested 2,259 suspects for drug-related offences during the 2025/26 financial year, according to minister Lucia Iipumbu's budget motivation speech, which also detailed operations against trafficking, illegal immigration, and anti-poaching efforts across the country.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Outjo NGO leads fight against gender-based violence

    Pots of Hope, an NGO based in Outjo, is working to eliminate gender-based violence, discrimination and exploitation through psychosocial support, community dialogues, skills training and advocacy. The organisation has been prominent in responding to recent cases of violence against women in the town, including the murder of Florencia Jakobs, while addressing underlying causes such as poverty and gender imbalances.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Erongo region wins Nedbank Cup after 14-year drought

    Erongo ended their 14-year trophy drought by winning the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 2026, defeating defending champions Kunene 2–1 in extra time at Keetmanshoop. Centre-back Shahid Naoebeb scored twice in the match and was named player of the tournament.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 2026 opens with goals aplenty

    The opening day of the football tournament at Keetmanshoop saw Oshikoto thrash Ohangwena 4-1 and Oshikoto edge //Kharas 1-0 to book their place in the quarterfinals, while defending champions Kunene and other teams played to mixed results in rainy conditions.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Bus collides with elephant on northern Namibia road

    A bus hit an elephant on the Omakange-Iitananga road between Omusati and Kunene regions on Thursday morning around 06h00. No passengers were injured, though the bus sustained visible damage and the extent of the elephant's injuries is unknown.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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